Shrimp vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shrimp and whey
- Whey has less copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and iron.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 62% more than whey.
- Whey contains 95 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while whey contains 0.004mg.
- Whey has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +415.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2721.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2470% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +618.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 2mg | 62% |
| Protein | 23.98g | 0.85g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.004mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 46mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 27kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 161mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 5.14g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 187mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals